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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,216.19, 27,317.70 and 6,366.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,216.19, 27,317.70 and 6,366.64 is: 9,547.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,216.19 : 27,317.70 = 6,366.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,216.19/27,317.70 = 6,366.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,216.19x = 27,317.70 × 6,366.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,216.19x = 173,921,961.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,921,961.53/18,216.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,547.66

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